Apple, Cheddar & Bacon Fritters

Apple, Cheddar & Bacon Fritters 

Ingredients:

1 pound apples, peeled, cored and shredded

1 cup aged cheddar cheese, shredded

4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup flour

1 large egg

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

salt and pepper to taste

oil for shallow frying


Directions:

Squeeze as much excess liquid from the shredded apples as you can in a tea towel. (Reserve and enjoy the fresh apple juice!)

Mix everything except the frying oil.

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add heaping tablespoons of the apple mixture, forming patties and fry until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side, before setting aside on paper towels to drain.

Pizza Poppers

Pizza Poppers

Ingredients:

1 pizza dough

24 slices pepperoni

24 1x1x1/4 inch pieces mozzarella

oil of frying

1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano, grated

1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning blend

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup pizza sauce, hot


Directions:

Roll the dough out into a 12x8 inch rectangle, cut into 24 2x2 inch squares, top with pizza filling and wrap them up sealing them tightly. Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, set aside in paper towels to drain, sprinkle on the mixture of the parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.